The former Russia boss is set for a brief time on the sidelines following his axing by the Tigers and it's understood he is planning on heading home to spend some time with his family over the next few weeks.

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But that won't last too long, with reports in Russia suggesting the ex-CSKA Moscow boss could be in line for a quick return to English football.

Slutsky has a close relationship with Chelsea owner and fellow Russian Roman Abramovich, who let the ex-City man stay with him in London during the early part of 2017 as he learned English and planned to seize a coaching role in the country.

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Abramovich has been good friends with Slutsky for around 12 years and that could see the latter offered a post behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Michael Emenalo left the role of Technical Director last month and Slutsky is a candidate to take over the position at the Blues say reports.